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Demographic Transformation in North of Bridge: From Low Diversity to Majority-Minority
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The North of Bridge neighborhood in Manchester, New Hampshire, has undergone significant demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as having low diversity, with the white population comprising 80% of residents. By 2022, it had transitioned to a majority-minority status, with the white population decreasing to 53%. This shift represents a substantial increase in diversity over a relatively short period.
The most notable changes include an increase in the Black population from 13% in 2013 to 24% in 2022, growth in the Asian population from 1% to 8%, and an increase in the Hispanic population from 2% to 11%. These changes indicate that North of Bridge has become a transitional community, with rapid diversification occurring over the past decade.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown some fluctuation but has remained relatively stable over the period, despite the significant demographic changes. The median income decreased from $56,626 in 2013 to $50,233 in 2022, a decline of about 11%. This suggests that while the racial composition of the neighborhood has changed dramatically, the overall economic status has not seen a proportional shift.
The population of the neighborhood has remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 1,857 in 2013 to 1,901 in 2022. This stability in population, combined with the significant demographic shifts, suggests that the changes are likely due to both in-migration of diverse populations and out-migration of some of the original white residents, rather than a large influx of new residents overall.
The demographic shifts observed in North of Bridge align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. However, the rapidity and extent of the change in this neighborhood are noteworthy. Many cities across the United States have seen increases in diversity, but the transition from 80% white to 53% white in just a decade is more dramatic than typical.
The relative stability of median income despite significant demographic changes is interesting and somewhat atypical. In many cases, rapid demographic shifts are accompanied by more substantial changes in economic indicators. This stability might suggest that the neighborhood has managed to maintain its economic character while becoming more diverse, which could be seen as a positive indicator of integration and community resilience.
North of Bridge exemplifies a transitional community that has rapidly evolved from low diversity to majority-minority status over the past decade. This transformation reflects broader national trends towards increased urban diversity but has occurred at an accelerated pace. The economic stability amid these changes presents an intriguing case study in community dynamics and could offer valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers studying demographic shifts and their economic impacts.
